Pythian Shrine to be Brought to Clare
The Rathbone Schoolhouse at Eagle Harbor, linked to Justus H. Rathbone and the Knights of Pythias, will be replicated and toured to Michigan lodges. Clare Lodge No. 97 will receive it from Midland Lodge at Castle Hall on November 10, then carry it to Marion Lodge on November 11. members urged to attend.
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Eagle Harbor
Rathbone
Michigan
Grand Lodge
Grand Keeper of Records
Arthur Reif
Ann Arbor Lodge
Justus H. Rathbone
Hagle Harbor
Clare Lodge No. 97
K. of P
Midland Lodge
Castle Hall
Marion Lodge
Businessmen to Dine at Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon committees have arranged a businessmen supper at Mt Vernon Grange hall on Wednesday evening November 9. Rural community visitors are guests of local businessmen with a social hour following the main event at St Henry’s church Vernon.
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Grange Hall
Mt. Vernon
Frincess Theatre Schedule Highlights and Films
The Frincess Theatre lists October 29 to November 4 with shows by Tim McCoy California on Saturday, Twelve Miles Out with John Gilbert Tuesday, Madam Pompadour with Dorothy Gish Thursday, and The Big Parade announced for midweek. Also notes football by Richard Dixon the Quarterback and a jailbreak joke act.
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California
Tim McCoy
Jack Mulhall
John Gilbert
Madam Pompadour
Dorothy Gish
Richard Dixon
A C Baltzer to Speak on The Dairy Question
A series of talks on dairying will bring dairy specialist A C Baltzer from Michigan State College to the local high school. Baltzer, head of the cow testing association work in Michigan, will share information to help farmers. The open night school meeting starts Tuesday at 7:30 PM and invites all interested, especially dairy cattle owners.
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Michigan State College
A. C. Baltzer
Michigan
Baltzer
Hallowe en Dance At Elm Grove Grange Hall
A Hallowe en dance will be held Monday night at the Advance Grange hall in Elm Grove. Everyone is invited to attend and join the fun.
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Elm Grove
Night School to Draw Large Crowd in Clare
Clare public schools host an evening session next Thursday from seven to eight thirty. Parents and patrons may observe morning high school and kindergarten classes in action with lessons as planned. An art exhibit opens at eight in the Mathematics room with fifteen cent admission benefiting school picture purchases. Mothers of country girls in Clare invited to meet Mrs Ste Na Lampman at the session room at eight thirty.
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Clare Public
G. R. Bogan
Clare
SteNa Lampman
Mrs Mary E Phipps Dies After Illness
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Phipps died at her home after a short illness from apoplexy. Funeral likely at her home Sunday afternoon. Obituary to follow next week.
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Mary Elizabeth Phipps
Box Social Tonight at Brick School House
A box social and program of Halloween sports will be held tonight at the Brick school house three miles south of Clare. A fish pond booth is also planned to benefit the school. Alicea Hochstetler is the teacher coordinating the event.
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Hallowe
Clare
Fish Pond
Retail Hardware Dealers Hold District Meeting in Clare
A meeting of the Retail Hardware Dealers Association district covering Gratiot Isabella Midland Gladwin Roscommon Osceola and Clare counties was held at the Hotel Doherty Monday evening. Banquet attendance was strong with B N Mercer of Clare as toastmaster. Key speeches by Waldo Bruske of Saginaw and Charles F Nelson of Marine City focused on better merchandising attractive stores and top level public service. The event is part of a state wide series of group meetings under the association.
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Retail Hardware Dealers Association
Gratiot
Isabella
Midland
Gladwin
Roscommon
Osceola
Clare
Doherty
B .N. Mercer
Waldo Bruske
Saginaw
Charles F. Nelson
Marine City
Michigan Retail Hardware Dealers Association
Mercer
Musical Treat Sunday Evening at Clare Methodist
A musical feature is planned for next Sunday evening at Clare Methodist church. Violin numbers by Mr. Roth of Fint, noted for broadcasts, will showcase fine tone and technique. Additional special features are being arranged, and a good attendance reflects strong interest.
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Clare Methodist Church
Roth
Fint
Beaverton Woman Eliza Runyan Dead at 84
Beaverton resident Mrs Eliza beth Runyan died Monday at her daughter Mrs Alice Clemons home. She was over four score and ten years old. Last rites were at Hagle church Thursday by Rev Chas Kleinhardt and burial followed in Thompson cemetery. A life sketch will appear next week.
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Elizabeth Runyan
Alice Clemons
Beaverton
Hagle
Chas. Kleinhardt
Thompson
What Duco Really Is
Duco is a specific product from Du Pont Company not a generic finish. It can be applied at home or on automobiles and dries quickly to a smooth hard durable surface. Harris and Hirt note strong sales and that Duco attracts customers new to painting.
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Harris & Hirt
du Pont Company
Duco
Harris
Hirt
Hallowe'en Party Hosted by Mrs Howlett
The first Hallowe'en party of the season was given Monday evening by Mrs. M. R. Howlett entertaining eighteen ladies with stunts, bridge, and prizes. Mrs. G. H. Phelps won first, Mrs. J. Asline second, and Mrs. John Howlett third in the bridge contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
M. R. Howlett
Hallowe'en
G. H. Phelps
J. Asline
John Howlett
J. H. Wilson
L. H. Davy
Dairy Farm Meeting At Mt Vernon Grange
The Mt Vernon Grange hosts an evening meeting to improve dairy methods and milk production. A three reel film on dairy problems will be shown along with a short talk by an expert. The event is free with no sales or solicitations and welcomes all dairymen, even those with one cow.
Fancy Work and Bake Sale by Herrick Helping Hand
The Herrick Helping Hand society holds an all day sale of fancy work and baked goods at Friz's office on Saturday. The event includes whipping cream and fresh eggs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Helping Hand Society
Friz
Tool Shed Burns at Currie Farm Southwest of Clare
A gasoline ignition near a lighted lantern caused a fire at the W H Currie farm three miles southwest of Clare Saturday night. The two story frame tool shed and its contents including tractors haying and threshing machinery were destroyed. Estimated loss ten thousand dollars fully insured with Clare fire department responding. Rural truck lacked adequate hose to control the blaze.
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W. H. Currie
Clare
Clair Walters
Clare Fire Department
Former Clare Lady Making Good in West
Mrs Betta Rugsell formerly Mrs Ed Stevens of Clare builds a Long Beach pickle business from orphaned youth to widowhood to factory founder. She overcomes losses, works from dawn to midnight, earns recognition from rival pickle makers, and enters a partnership with an established company. The Sentinel and Clare friends wish her continued success.
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CLARE
West
A. J. Doherty
GC. W. Perry
Long Beach
Cal
Betta Rugsell
Ed. Stevens
H. ©. Stevens
Russell
the Sentinel
Aged Lady Severely Injured In Fall
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Wm. Lackie of south McEwan street slipped on a wet floor and broke her left hip and shoulder. The accident occurred while granddaughter-in-law Orvil Smith was cleaning the kitchen floor. The patient is resting nicely and confined to bed for several weeks.
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Wm. Lackie
South McEwan Street
Mrs. Lackie
Orvil Smith
Women Create Unique Bridge Prizes With Duco Finish
Women artisans craft bridge prizes using Duco from Du Pont. They decorate vases, book ends, cigarette holders, vanity boxes and more with bright Duco colors. Home workshops produce ready to use table prizes by afternoon, showcased at Harris & Hirt.
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du Pont Company
Duco
Harris & Hirt
Halloween Masquerade Dance at Chippewa Pines Park
Halloween masquerade event to be held at Chippewa Pines two miles south of M 20 between Mt Pleasant and Midland on Monday evening October 31. Prizes to be awarded during a ballroom gathering. New pavilion expansion promises better service. Old time dances on Fridays with Durham’s orchestra and modern dances on Saturdays with Ryan’s orchestra.
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Chippewa Pines
Mt. Pleasant
Midland
Durham
Ryan
Merton D. Gates
Pere Marquette Inspectors Tour Clare
The Pere Marquette inspection party passes through Clare on a five day tour led by President Alfred. About 60 to 75 general and division officials with secretaries join the annual trip, pared from ten days. Prizes are awarded in December for the best division improvement over the prior year.
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Pere Maraitette Railroad
Alfred
Clare
In Memoriam for Mrs Ira Root on Anniversary
In loving memory of our dear mother wife and daughter Mrs Ira Root who passed away one year ago October 28 1926. We miss thee from our home dear mother We miss thee from thy place A shadow o er our life is cast We miss the sunshine of thy face We miss the kind and willing hand thy fond and earnest care Our home is dark without thee mother We miss you everywhere Her husband Ira Root The Girls Arlene and Bernice Her mother Mrs Effie Green
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Ira Root
Arlené
Bernice
Effie Green
Auction Sale Set By John Van Buskirk
John Van Buskirk announces an auction for Wednesday November 9 at his property located 112 miles north of Farwell on 0 S 10, about twenty rods west of the corner. His first listing will appear in next week's Sentinel.
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John van Buskirk
Farwell
0. S. 10
Corner
the Sentinel
Epworth League Institute at Hart Seeks Wide District Attendance
The Haworth League of the Big Rapids District invites leagues to the Hart Institute November 4 5 and 6 featuring Dr Phelps lecture Green Bananas and a three day program with League work instruction a field meet and pageant. Dr Johns of Muskegon expected for closing address. Two silver cups awarded for largest delegation and top field meet points. Field events for boys and girls at Hart High gym 3 PM Saturday register by Friday Rev Beacock in charge slow time banquet 630 PM Harvard plan entertainment.
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Haworth League
Big Rapids
Hart
Dr. Phelps
Johns
Muskegon
Hart League
Beacock
Institute
Harvard
Fine Art Prints Exhibit at Clare School Next Thursday
The Clare school hosts a Fine Art Prints exhibit on Thursday evening November 3. Superintendent Bogan arranged the loan of 150 masterpieces from various schools of art to raise funds for school pictures. A 15 cent admission to the Mathematics room supports the picture fund.
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Clare School
Bogan
Halloween Party at Windover School House
A community Halloween event invites all residents to a Friday evening gathering at the Windover school house on October 28. Guests are urged to bring boxes and pocketbooks while witches, black cats, bats, ghosts, and jack o lanterns are expected to attend hosted by teacher Mrs. C A Prouty.
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Windover School
C. A. Prouty
Black bears seen by railroad men near Clare
An Ann Arbor south bound freight train near Summit, twelve miles northwest of Clare, encountered two large black bears at about eight pm. Engineer Mills of Owosso said the bears walked the track as the train sounded its whistle and shut off steam. Hair found on the pilot confirmed contact with one bear. Both animals appeared reluctant to move.
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Ann Arbor
Engineer Mills
Owosso
Summit
Clare
Mills
Clare County
Red Cross membership drive opens November 11
Committees plan the county's largest Red Cross enrollment under Ruth Hachmuth as chair. The nationwide roll call runs November 11 through 24, urging teachers and public workers to enroll many during the twelve day drive to support disaster relief and county needs.
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Red Cross
Ruth Hachmuth
Mississippi
Florida
Clare County
Halloween Party At Congregational Church
A Halloween party for the church youth hosted by the Sunday School young peoples class drew about fifty attendees last Tuesday evening. Mrs J H Wilson’s class held a separate party on Wednesday with twenty present. The primary department arranged a Thursday event for thirty five kindergarteners with games refreshments and festive decor.
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Congregational Church
J. H. Wilson
Auto Mishaps During Week
On the middle branch road near Clair Coulter’s farm in Arthur township a car driven by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sanders went into a ditch. Mrs. Sanders suffered two broken arms and minor injuries while her husband was badly bruised and pinned under the car until aid arrived. Their son was unhurt. Mrs. Sanders ran about a hundred rods to summon help. Dr. Reeder reported all progressing well. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. B A Anderson, returning from the Michigan Ohio game in Ann Arbor, swerved off the road near St Johns when the steering wheel broke. No serious injuries occurred, just a severe shaking and minor damage.
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Middle Branch
Clair Coulter
Arthur Township
Earl Sanders
Epworth League plans election meeting at 6 on October 80
The Epworthians report good turnout for last Sunday and invite members to attend next Sunday's 6 PM meeting to elect officers and discuss League help. Miss Grace Johnson returned home Tuesday from Mt. Pleasant hospital and is recovering after an operation.
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League
Grace Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
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Frincess Theatre
A.C. Baltzer
Hallowe'en Dance
Mary E. Phipps
Alicea Hochstetler
B.'‘N. Mercer
MT. Vernon Grange
Hall
Currie Farm
Retta Russell
Long Beach, Cal
Adv
Epworth League Institute
Phelps
Bruins
Emma Jennings
Mancelona
Lufdington
State Teachers’ Institute
The
Cong's Church
Epworthians
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